What to Do if You Find Beetles in Your Beehive
Finding Small Beetles in Your Beehive
Small hive beetles, SHB for short, are also known by their scientific name, Aethina tumida. This potentially destructive beetle is usually only dangerous when the beehive is already in less than perfect condition.
That is to say, if your beehive is already facing other stresses, an overpopulation of beetles, or other invasive species such as moths, can mean the end of your beehive.